Freestyle skiing: the Snow Concept selection

Welcome to the Freestyle section! Whether your favorite features are rails, the half-pipe, or big air, you’ll find everything you need here among the skis from K2, Blizzard, Nordica, Rossignol, Head, and Dynastar.

What is freestyle skiing?

Freestyle skiing is an acrobatic discipline of alpine skiing, characterized by performing tricks and jumps on specific features such as rails, boxes, kickers, or half-pipes. Often associated with a creative and urban culture, this sport takes place mainly in dedicated snowparks. It includes several disciplines, including slopestyle, half-pipe, big air, and ski cross.

Features of freestyle skis

Freestyle skis stand out thanks to several technical characteristics:

• Twin-tip design: Allows skiing both forward and backward, making switch landings easier.
• Flexibility: Softer flex for better maneuverability and shock absorption during landings.
• Waist width: Usually between 80 and 95 mm, providing a good balance of stability and agility.
• Rocker: Rocker at the tip and tail for easier spins and transitions.
• Centered bindings: Positioned at the center of the ski for better balance when performing tricks.

Freestyle skiing disciplines

Freestyle skiing includes several disciplines, each with its own specificities:

• Slopestyle: A sequence of tricks on various features (rails, boxes, kickers) along a course.
• Half-pipe: Riding inside a snow-built half-pipe, performing aerial tricks on both walls.
• Big air: Massive jumps on a large ramp, with complex aerial maneuvers.
• Ski cross: A speed race on a course with bumps, banked turns, and jumps, featuring several skiers at once.

Choosing your freestyle skis

The choice of freestyle skis depends on several factors:

• Type of practice: Park, backcountry, urban, etc.
• Skier level: Beginner, intermediate, or expert.
• Personal preferences: Flex, length, design, etc.

It is recommended to consult professionals or specialized guides to find the equipment that suits your needs.

Additional equipment

Freestyle skiing also requires protective equipment:

• Helmet: Essential for protecting your head in case of falls.
• Goggles: Protect your eyes from snow spray and UV rays.
• Back protector: Recommended to absorb impacts on the back.
• Reinforced clothing: Designed to withstand friction and impacts.

The Snow Concept selection

We offer a wide range of freestyle skis suitable for all levels and styles:

• K2: Renowned for its innovative and high-performance skis.
• Blizzard: Combines technology and design for optimal experience.
• Nordica: Offers robust and versatile skis.
• Rossignol: Iconic brand with an extensive freestyle range.
• Head: Known for its light and responsive skis.
• Dynastar: Blends tradition and innovation for high-quality skis.

Feel free to contact us for personalized advice and find the ski that best suits you.

For personalized advice, contact us (info line: 09.63.00.76.65 or via our contact form, our technical advisors will guide you in your freestyle ski purchase.

Find a wide selection of equipment on our online store Snow Concept, specialist in ski, snowboard and accessories equipment.For personalized advice, contact us  info line: 09.63.00.76.65 or  via our contact form, our technical advisors will guide you in your ski purchase.